Japan launches new rules for foreign tourists, eases tough Covid-19 border restrictions

Japan is preparing to welcome more foreign visitors as it continues to ease its controversial Covid-19 border controls. 

The government says it's focusing on "Living with Covid-19" in a bid to help the economy recover from the impact of long-running border restrictions. 

 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Xinjiang Reports Says China's Treatment of Uyghurs May be Crime Against Humanity.

The outgoing UN human rights commissioner, Michelle Bachelet, has published a damning report outlining evidence of serious human rights violations against ethnic Uighurs in Xinjiang.

It's publication had been repeatedly delayed and came just minutes before Bachelet's term came to an end.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan is finalizing a state funeral for slain former PM Shinzo Abe

The Japanese government is finalizing plans for a state funeral for the murdered former prime minister Shinzo Abe, despite intensifying public opposition. 

Critics say it is undemocratic for the government to use taxpayers' money without public approval. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Japan vows to attract more foreign students

Japan is hoping to boost the number of international students coming to the country, after almost two years of Covid-19 restrictions that have barred foreigners from entering.

The government says it hopes that'll make the Japanese education system more competitive.  

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Japan pledges to restore lending rules in Africa to counter China’s ‘debt trap’

Japan is pushing to rebuild Africa's financing development, as the two day Tokyo International Conference on African Development comes to an end in Tunisia. 

The Japan-led conference, which discusses aid and investment in the horn of Africa, is eyeing curbing China's influence in the region. 

Thisanka Siripala reports in Tokyo.

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Japan and India plan diplomatic talks to discuss China

Japan is preparing to hold diplomatic talks with India to focus on China's growing military assertiveness in the East and South China Seas. 

Both countries have pledged to increase military cooperation to pursue a rules-based free and open maritime order in the Indo-Pacific region.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Japan and India plan diplomatic talks to discuss China

Japan is preparing to hold diplomatic talks with India to focus on China's growing military assertiveness in the East and South China Seas. 

Both countries have pledged to increase military cooperation to pursue a rules-based free and open maritime order in the Indo-Pacific region.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Japanese PM to take further action to clear ties with Unification Church

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pledging to do more to clear up his political party's links with the controversial Unification Church.

The religious group has faced increasing scrutiny since it became a key focus in police investigations into the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe last month. 

Thisanka Siripala reports in Tokyo.

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S Korea takes 'tactical action' in response to Russian jets in ADIZ

South Korea said overnight it took unspecified "tactical action" in response to Russian military planes entering its air defense identification zone.

Two Russian Tu-95 bombers and one Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet flew over the waters separating Japan and the Korean Peninsula, as the country conducted some of its largest ever military drills.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japanese lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support

A delegation of Japanese politicians are pledging to continue to support the self-governed island of Taiwan as their two day visit comes to an end. 

This is amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and China's strong warnings against international interference.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Japan prepares to ease Covid-19 entry restrictions

Japan is considering easing its Covid-19 entry restrictions in a bid to boost the economy. 

That's despite the country experiencing its worst virus outbreak yet.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Fires and power cuts sweep through parts of China amid heat wave, drought

Bush fires are sweeping through parts of China's southwest amid a record-breaking heat wave that has created dry conditions, especially around the metropolis Chongqing.

The drought has also threatened the production of hydro power, forcing parts of the country to implement energy saving measures.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is Latest US Official to Visit Taiwan

The governor of the US state of Indiana has become the latest US official to visit Taiwan, defying pressure from Beijing.

Eric Holcomb referred to the visit as an economic development trip.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing

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Japan PM Recovering from Covid-19 amid escalating infections

The office of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he's recovering from Covid-19, after testing positive following a week-long vacation. 

His positive test comes as Japan is experiencing its worst outbreak yet, and continues to top global rankings for new daily infections. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo

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Japan launches hotline for victims of controversial Unification Church

The Japanese government is cracking down on the controversial Unification Church amid growing public concerns over its ties to Japanese politics.

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's fatal shooting last month has put the church in the spotlight for allegations it extorts money from its members. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Protesters hit the streets against Abe state funeral

The Japanese government's decision to organize a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe has sparked demonstrations in Tokyo. 

Protesters say it violates the constitution and romanticizes Abe's controversial politics. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo. 

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S Korea offers major aid to North in exchange for denuclearization

South Korea is offering the North money in exchange for denuclearization.

Marking the country's 77th anniversary of liberation from Japanese occupation on Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered Pyongyang major aid programs in exchange for steps toward disarmament.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan’s economy rebounds to pre-pandemic level

Japan's economy is showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Growth is being driven by a rise in consumer spending following the lifting of pandemic curbs in March.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Japan announces fresh inflation countermeasures

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is ordering his new Cabinet to tackle the country's mounting inflation problem. 

Consumer prices are surging as Japan remains heavily dependent on imports. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Re: Japan's population declinining at record pace

Hey Nora~ there is a minor spelling mistake in the heading~

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 12:20 PM Nora Beryll Weinek <weineknb@featurestory.com> wrote:

Japan's population is shrinking at a record pace.

There are 700,000 fewer citizens in the country than a year ago.

 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Japan's population declinining at record pace

Japan's population is shrinking at a record pace.

There are 700,000 fewer citizens in the country than a year ago.

 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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N.Korean Leader Was Serious Ill During COVID Outbreak

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The sister of Kim Jong Un has revealed that the North Korean leader suffered from a high fever during the country's recent COVID-19 outbreak.

Kim went without an appearance in state media for more than two weeks last month.

Patrick Fok reports.

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China conducts second round of military drills around Taiwan with no end date

Taiwan's military began live-fire artillery drills on Tuesday simulating defense of the island according to a spokesperson of the self-ruled island's army.

That's following a second round of Chinese military exercises that China has begun in retaliation for a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Beijing did not announce an end date to the fresh round of military drills, and its pressure on the island it claims as its own has raised concerns over the possibility of a mishap.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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China Launches Military Drills in Yellow, Bohai Seas

China will carry out more military drills in the Yellow and Bohai seas following days of exercises encircling Taiwan in recent days.

Entry into the areas where the exercises are taking place is banned during that time.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Countries condemn China's firing of missiles around Taiwan

Japan and other G7 nations have expressed concern over China's military actions around Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

China fired multiple missiles toward waters around the democratic island on Thursday, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry.

These include missiles that flew over Taiwan Island for the first time.

Patrick Fok has the details.

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China conducts military drills off southern coast amid possible Pelosi visit

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China has promised a strong military response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected arrival in Taiwan on Tuesday.

The country is conducting military exercises off the coast of southern Fujian province, just across the strait from Taiwan.

Despite no confirmations, Pelosi is expected to arrive on the self-governed island in defiance of Beijing, following a stop in Malaysia.

For more, let's cross over to Beijing correspondent Patrick Fok.

Patrick, what's the latest on Pelosi's visit?

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